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Definition of pallidotomy

pallidotomy

/ˌpæl.əˈdɑː.tə.mi/
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Plural:pallidotomies
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1

A neurosurgical procedure involving the precise, permanent destruction of a tiny area in the globus pallidus of the brain, performed to alleviate involuntary movements and severe muscle rigidity often associated with advanced Parkinson's disease.

Example

"Before the widespread adoption of deep brain stimulation, a pallidotomy was commonly performed to reduce the debilitating tremors caused by Parkinson's disease."

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pallas viper
pallet
pallid sturgeon
pallidotomy
palm
palm heart
palm viper

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the anatomical term 'globus pallidus' (from Latin 'pallidus', meaning 'pale') combined with the Greek suffix '-tomy', meaning 'surgical incision' or 'cutting'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pallidotomy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pallidotomy
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